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Enjoy a look into my Second Grade Classroom! I currently teach at Carlson Elementary School in Van Dyke Public Schools which is about 20 minutes north of Detroit. I have 26 second graders (7 and 8 year olds). Students in my class and district come into school looking for a stable safe place. Most students are coming from poverty where general safety, parental changes, and food insecurity can impact their daily lives. When setting up my classroom, I had a goal to create this safe space for all of my students that allows them to feel comfortable and allow them to be successful as possible.
This is from meet the teacher night at the beginning of this school year. At the beginning of the year, I have my desks set up in a U shape so they are able to collaborate, but also so I am able to walk in between the groups and assist students as needed. I always try to create a warm and welcoming space for my students!
This is from meet the teacher night at the beginning of this school year. At the beginning of the year, I have my desks set up in a U shape so they are able to collaborate, but also so I am able to walk in between the groups and assist students as needed. I always try to create a warm and welcoming space for my students!
I love to create festive bulletin boards for each season! Sometimes the only "holiday magic" my students feel is through the lessons and activities we do at school.
I love to create festive bulletin boards for each season! Sometimes the only "holiday magic" my students feel is through the lessons and activities we do at school.
Collaboration plays a huge role in my classroom. My students love working together and I love seeing them grow and work through things together!
Collaboration plays a huge role in my classroom. My students love working together and I love seeing them grow and work through things together!
More collaboration! :) This is from a fun matching game we did with solids, liquids, and gases in our states of matter unit.
More collaboration! :) This is from a fun matching game we did with solids, liquids, and gases in our states of matter unit.
I love this little corner by my desk. I have my teacher flag and cork boards with pictures of people that I love! This space also creates a sense of peace and comfort for myself as well!
I love this little corner by my desk. I have my teacher flag and cork boards with pictures of people that I love! This space also creates a sense of peace and comfort for myself as well!
March Madness
March Madness
One of my favorite classroom traditions is to do a March Madness Book Tournament. I pick 16 picture books, and throughout the month, we read and vote on which ones we like best until we have a winner. This year, my classroom winner was When The Fireflies Come . This activity allows my students to get excited about reading and explore a variety of books while doing so.
Parent Teacher Communication
This is an example of the parent teacher communication in my classroom. Every week, I post this file on our Class Dojo page to update parents on what we learned throughout the week, important reminders, things to do at home, and important upcoming dates. I feel that doing this allows parents to stay involved and to stay informed about our classroom and journey in second grade.
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